Greater Kingston C H A M B E R
KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2012 LEADERSHIP President DONNA ETCHEY North Kitsap Herald / Kingston Community News Vice-President BIM PRINCE Edward Jones Treasurer EVA MONLUX Stanley Steemer Secretary SHIRLEY BOMGAARS Creative Office Guru
DIRECTORS AT LARGE MARIE GORDON GARDNER Mary Kay JOHNNY WALKER Almost Candid Photography EDWARD FORMAN Liberty Bay Bank JULIE MCAFEE Olympic Property Group SCOTT LAURSEN The Point Casino
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT - Donna Etchey Welcome to 2012!! Your new board of directors met on January 10th and we started planning out the year and new committees. I am very excited to be working with this group of business members. I believe they will all bring a great deal of knowledge and a new perspective to your chamber. If you are interested in getting involved or you have some area of expertise, we NEED you. 2012 is going to be a very dynamic year, stay tuned and check the chamber’s website often to see what is happening. For my first official column of the New
Year, I thought I would start with some Time Management tips, that everyone can use. TIME MANAGEMENT Plan each Day – The best time to plan your day is Sunday night before the week even starts. Mark in the important objectives and goal items of the upcoming week. Tackle the Toughest Job First – Don’t procrastinate on those unpleasant or arduous tasks; chances are they are the most important on your list. When you tackle the worst first, the rest of the day will be easier sailing. Learn to Say No – As you’re about to raise your hand, pause for a moment and ask yourself “Is it really necessary for me to do this”? Implement Deadlines – Challenge yourself by setting deadlines for competing tasks. i.e. “I will
Donna Etchey, President and Publisher of North Kitsap Herald, Kingston Community News and Sound Classified (360) 779-4464 or detchey@northkitsapherald.com
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT- Johnny Walker, Almost Candid Photography Beginning with a commitment to “give back” and support the local communities of greater Kingston and the North Kitsap Peninsula, Johnny Walker formed Almost Candid Photography in 2011 as part of J. Walker Enterprise LLC to help fill a gap in local photojournalism, small business marketing, and art photography. Almost a year later, his trademark fedora is widely recognized behind the lens at many regional events ranging from festivals to sports, and family gatherings to politics. Almost Candid Photography began as a mobile business taking the lens to customers. Though preferring the use of natural settings and light, portable backdrops and lighting were soon added to provide for more traditional portrait requests and wedding support. A physical studio for appointment only is expected to be available in the spring
of 2012. Combined with an existing computer lab for digital processing, local production of standard sized prints is available. Packages, bulk orders and custom sizes became available in collaboration with Smugmug online services in December. As a Kingston based cottage business, samples of Johnny’s work can be seen online at www.almostcandid.net and on facebook at Almost Candid Photography. Gallery prints are sponsored by the Cuppa Bella Bagelry & Espresso Café on highway 104 at the Kingston IGA mall. Drop in and tell them Johnny sent you. As an early part time business started in 2004, Johnny Walker also provides music entertainment and audio support as the iPJ – or digital disc jockey. With over 5,000 song titles, a 500-watt portable system is ideal for music at dinners,
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lectures, small parties and events but for those who really want to rock, a 1300-Watt system was added for larger dances and venues. Almost Candid Photography and the iPJ are enterprise services of J. Walker Enterprise LLC, formed in 2011 as an umbrella of several service options, including security program consulting, physical design, and technology development. www.almostcandid.net • (360) 297-1347
Member-to-Member Discounts Sharing discounts with fellow Members, and in this way boosting business, is another benefit of chamber membership.
MARCUS CROMAN Cuppa Bella Espresso and Bagelry LINDA FYFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (360) 297-3813 PO Box 78 Kingston, WA 98346 www.KingstonChamber.com info@KingstonChamber.com
finish all my copy by noon.” Perfection can Paralyze – Know when to say when. The pursuit of perfection is noble but you have to be mindful of productivity. Find Quiet Time – Need to get away from people, phones and other distractions? Do it. Find your oasis of high productivity. Many high performers arrive at work an hour early to enjoy the oasis. Personal Habits – Keep your work area neat and tidy, your work tools and materials handy and your files in good order. Take a minute or two before you leave at the end of the day to straighten up your desk and office. Just Do It – It’s the best way to get things done.
Pictured here, enjoying the Jan. After Hours hosted by Cuppa Bella, are Kim Gurnee (Main Street Ale House) and Randy Monlux (Stanley Steemer). The February 9 After Hours will be held at Little City Catering from 5 – 7 PM.
GELDER TO SPEAK AT CHAMBER LUNCHEON Kingston Chamber Business Luncheon on Tuesday, February 7, at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club, sponsored by Liberty Bay Bank welcomes Commissioner Rob Gelder as guest speaker. Call 297-3813 to RSVP. Little City Catering will be serving: Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce, Creamy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese, Caesar Salad, Fresh Fruit Garnish, Tiramisu Trifle and Beverages.
Almost Candid Photography Johnny Walker 425.466.8341 almostcandid@me.com www.almostcandid.com
• ABE COMPUTER CONSULTANTS LLC. • ADVANCED CHIMNEY SERVICE • BENCHMARK AUTOMOTIVE AND TIRE SERVICE • FISCHER PAINTING, INC. • HANSVILLE CUP OF JOY • KINGSTON FITNESS • KINGSTON PIZZA FACTORY • MOFF INTERACTIVE • OLYMPIC OUTDOOR CENTER • OLYMPIC PRINTER RESOURCES • PIERSIDE PROMOTIONS • PROPANE NORTHWEST • PROJECT MARINE LLC • TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE • THE EMBLEMATICS COMPANY • THE GRUB HUT • THE OGDEN GROUP • THE RESORT AT PORT LUDLOW Visit www.kingstonchamber.com for details
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FEB. 4 Pinewood Derby in Hansville
MEMBERSHIP WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Bayside Engravers Craig Hammond and Lainie Peterson (360) 697-3738 http://www.baysideengravers.com/ Kingston 4 of July Celebration Pete DeBoer (360) 649-1806 www.KingstonTinyTown.com Kingston Firehouse Theater – Craig Smith (360) 297-4849 www.firehouse-theater.com North Peninsula Unity Church Ildi Deaky (360) 297-5100 ildikodeaky@embarqmail.com
Windemere – Kim Poole (360) 297-6420 www.kimlpoole.com Stanley Steemer – Randy & Eva Monlux (360) 626-9012 www.stanleysteemer.com Liberty Bay Bank (360) 779-4567 www.libertybaybank.com
Call 297-3813 TODAY to learn more!
EVENTS 3rd Wednesday
Kingston Garden Club -9 AM @ Redeemer Church on Parcells Road
Community Beautification Committee - 9 AM Kingston Chamber of Commerce
4th Wednesday
TUESDAY 1st Tuesday
Kingston Chamber Luncheon - 12 PM @ Kingston Cove Yacht Club Events Committee - 4 PM @ Cleo’s Learning Center
Kingston Historical Society - 10 AM @ Kingston Community Center Kingston Networking - 8 AM @ Little City Catering’s meeting room
THURSDAY Every Thursday
2nd Tuesday
Friends of the Library - 10 AM @ Kingston Library Plus or Minus 50 Singles Night - 6 PM (Call for location: 360-297-4414)
Kiwanis Meeting - 7 AM @ Oak Table CafĂŠ in Kingston
3rd Tuesday
2nd Thursday
Village Green Foundation - 4:30 PM @ Kingston Fire Station
Kingston Chamber of Commerce After Hours - 5 PM @ Varying Locations – www.KingstonChamber.com
WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday
FRIDAY 1st Friday
Rotary Lunch - 11:30 am @ Kingston Cove Yacht Club
7:30 AM @ Little City Catering – All members welcome with notification to 297-3813.
FEB. 7 Kingston Chamber Business Luncheon
FEB. 16 Westsound Business Expo 2012
No. A business with 4 or less employees only pays $130 a year!
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2 PM Visit www.hansville.org for more information.
12 Noon @ Kingston Cove Yacht Club. Sponsored by Liberty Bay Bank. Guest Speaker Commissioner Rob Gelder, Kitsap County. $15 with RSVP to 297-3813 or $20 (cash/check) What do I get for my Membership? at the door (or pay in advance via our website at Minimum: Website and Business Directory www.kingstonchamber.com ). Lunch provided Entry, link to your website, blast to the world by Little City Catering. Door Prizes welcomed! about your belonging to the Chamber in the Bring your business card to enter into the March 2012 Member Spotlight Article drawing in the Kingston Community News, on Facebook Chamber Newsletter. Refer a new member to the and on our Weekly E-News. Chamber and get your lunch for FREE! More: Publication of news and articles from FEB. 8 your business on website and in E-News, KINGSTON NETWORKING Hosted by the networking opportunities galore!
Village Green Foundation Katherine Klint (360) 297-5290 ws.services@comcast.net
MONDAY 4th Monday
FEB.14 Kingston Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
2 – 7 PM @ Kitsap Pavilion. ALL CHAMBERS AFTER HOURS. Meet fellow businesses in the county, enjoy free samples, door prizes, entertainment, etc. Want to buy a booth? Contact your Chamber Office for details. This event is FREE and open to the public.
FEB. 17 - 19 Mystery Dinner Theatre and Auction “The Mirrorball Murder�
@ Poulsbo Eagles Club. Enjoy a spectacular, original musical dinner theater production of “The Mirrorball Murder� written, directed, & performed by Options parents, current & alumni plus A sumptuous four-course dinner prepared and served by Options parents & students Live & silent auctions throughout the evening $45 per person / $40 for seniors / $40 per person when booking a table for eight ** Cash bar. Reservations required. Adults only. Disco costumes encouraged! Register & buy tickets online. https://secure.maestroweb.com/ Default.aspx?OrgID=1105orcall(360)394-6758.
Kingston Chamber Ambassadors – Open to EVERYONE
8:00 AM @ Little City Catering on the corners of Ohio and 3rd in Kingston. If you have a business you’d like to promote, come and bring lots of business cards. Visit one of our many coffee establishments on your way in! This opportunity is FREE. Chamber Membership Benefits will be discussed as well as Ambassador opportunities.
FEB. 22 KINGSTON NETWORKING Hosted by the Kingston Chamber Ambassadors – Open to EVERYONE
FEB. 9 Kingston Chamber After Hours
5 – 7 PM @ Little City Catering on the corners of Ohio and 3rd Avenues in Kingston.
8:00 AM @ Little City Catering on the corners of Ohio and 3rd in Kingston. If you have a business you’d like to promote, come and bring lots of business cards. Visit one of our many coffee establishments on your way in! This opportunity is FREE. Chamber Membership Benefits will be discussed as well as Ambassador opportunities.
FEB. 11 KHS Buccaneer Bounty Dinner and Auction
6:00 PM @ the Indianola Clubhouse. Entertainment by Buccaneer Jazz Band. Reception, Silent Auction, Dinner, Entertainment, Wine Tasting and Live Auction. $35.00 per Ticket. Table of six $210.00. Pay at the door or order your tickets in advance by calling either Julia at 360-9304775 or Rich at 360-620-4483.
FEB. 25 Stillwaters Annual Auction
4:00 PM @ Suquamish Tribe Education Center. More information and ticket order form http://www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter. org/documents/Flyer2012.pdf To order tickets online: 1. Send your request for admission tickets or Golden Raffle tickets to naomi@ stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org Be sure to include number of tickets. 2. Your tickets will arrive in the mail!
FEB. 12
Unawords Serata D’Amore (An "Evening May the "lost, of Romance) "missing" or 5:30 "abducted" never be PM @ The Oak Table CafÊ. $30/ticket available at the Kingston Chamber – tickets are FOR MORE INFORMATION AND EVENT WEBSITES: used to describe your child. chocolate, limited. An evening of champagne,
Urban Economic Development Committee (Stakeholders) - 9 AM @ Cleo’s Learning Center
1st Wednesday
Kingston Citizens Advisory Council - 7 PM @ North Kitsap Fire and Rescue Station on Miller Bay Road
2nd Wednesday
Super Seniors Lunch - Call (360) 811-0288 for more information Kingston Networking - 8 AM @ Little City Catering’s meeting room
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hors d’oeuvres, auctions and much, much more. Supporting the North Kitsap Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy A Roman Holiday after the live auction in the Firehouse Theater.
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